Hurricane Harvey – Healing Through Creativity, A Haiku Collaboration

Here in the Texas Gulf Coast region, one of the ways writers and poets are dealing with their experiences from the recent hurricane activity is by putting pen to paper and fingers to keys. As a press dedicated to encouraging the art of writing, the gift of self-expression, and the goal of collaboration, we took up the call to collect these cathartic words via a community project called “Hurricane Harvey – Healing Through Creativity.”

Below, in random order, are the incredible Harvey-inspired haikus that were cultivate by Texas Gulf Coast writers. Take your time to sit with them, ponder them, and walk a haiku in the shoes of someone that felt the effects of this devastating hurricane and tropical storm system. Thank you to all who submitted these bite-sized poems that pack such a powerful punch.

We have been so humbled by the response to this project and hope that all affected by hurricanes, fires, earthquakes, and other disasters continue to use their words for healing. As always, here at Spider Road Press, we are community-minded and charity-supporting. 5% of all of our proceeds go to charities like the Houston Area Women’s Center – who has done so much for flood victims this month. Thank you to them, our writers, and our readers. Keep writing, keep reading, keep healing! www.spiderroadpress.com